CUNA NETWORK SERVICES BRINGS
E-SECURITY SOLUTIONS TO CREDIT UNIONS

July 26, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Tom Dunn
(608) 231-4002
tdunn@cuna.com

MADISON, WI – In response to the growing need for online privacy protection, particularly in the financial services industry, CUNA Network Services, Internet Security Systems (Nasdaq: ISSX) (ISS) and Concentric Security, Inc. (CSI) have signed a memorandum of intent to jointly bring e-security products and services to credit unions. Through this relationship, credit unions will have access to a total comprehensive e-security product and service offering that includes assessment, identification, remediation, maintenance, monitoring, and support of their e-security system.

“Credit unions and their members are very concerned about online security, but many don’t know what they can do to protect themselves,” says Doug Benzine, senior vice president of CUNA Network Services. “We wanted to be able to work with individual credit unions to design e- security solutions to meet their needs and budget, no matter how large or how small. We found that capability in ISS and CSI.”

Security remains one of the biggest obstacles to consumer adoption of online financial services. According to a consumer survey conducted earlier this year by TowerGroup, 37% of online households believe that it is unsafe to conduct financial transactions online.

“Our goal is to establish a long-term trusted relationship with credit unions so they can provide a safe and secure environment for their members’ financial transactions,” says Michael Dunbar, Vice President of Operations at CSI. “Every credit union member deserves to have his/her money and privacy protected by the highest level of security available. We strive to find a solution to meet every credit union’s e-security needs, regardless of budget.”

New NCUA guidelines, effective July 1, require that a credit union’s security program include features to ensure the safety and confidentiality of its members’ records, protect against anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records, and protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to a member.

“ISS and CSI each bring unique aspects to this relationship,” adds Benzine. “ISS is a national provider with international capabilities whose core competency has always been security. CSI brings a wealth of security consulting knowledge with the ability to help credit unions of all sizes.”

Combining best of breed software products, market-leading managed security services, aggressive research and development, and comprehensive educational and

Concentric Security, Inc. is an enterprise security firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They specialize in providing strategically aligned security solutions for their clients. CSI assesses, advises, designs, implements and supports enterprise security solutions that protect their clients and allow for safe, secure, uninterrupted e-services.

For more information on security solutions for credit unions, contact Beth Griffin, Product Manager, at (800) 356-9655, ext. 4114.

About CUNA Network Services
CUNA Network Services provides efficient, advanced online business and communication products and services exclusively to the credit union movement. Its mission is to develop technology and delivery systems for future credit union e-commerce initiatives, allowing credit unions of all sizes to provide competitive e-commerce solutions to their members.

About Internet Security Systems (ISS)
Internet Security Systems is a leading global provider of security management solutions for the Internet, protecting digital assets and ensuring safe and uninterrupted e-business. With its industry-leading intrusion detection and vulnerability assessment, remote managed security services, and strategic consulting and education offerings, ISS is a trusted security provider to more than 8,000 customers worldwide including 21 of the 25 largest U.S. commercial banks and the top 10 U.S. telecommunications companies. Founded in 1994, ISS is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with additional offices throughout North America and international operations in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information, visit the Internet Security Systems web site at www.iss.net or call 888-901-7477.

About Concentric Security, Inc (CSI)
CSI is an enterprise security solutions provider. CSI draws on a deep federal government and military background to provide market leading security solutions for their customers. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN with additional offices in Washington DC, and Milwaukee, WI. For more information, you can visit their website at www.concentricsecurity.com.

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